BAD, BAD, horrible news...

[f6gal]

EDIT: I was kind of shook up when I posted earlier.  My more proper farewell...

It is with a heavy heart that I bring the news that oZ (co-founder of the VRCC) lost his battle earlier this evening.  Please keep his family in your thoughts. Raise a toast tonight to the man behind the curtain.

We will miss you oZ!!

Kind of ironic that he passed on the anniversary of BigBF passing last year.  Hopefully they'll meet up on the other side.

Here we are together in happier times (circa 2002).



EDIT:  Sarah called to let me know of oZ's passing.  Karen got to visit with him yesterday, Justin went this morning, Sarah went this evening.  He coded about 10 minutes after she got there, so she thinks he was waiting for her before making his exit.  

"My name is Randy Smith. I am the brother-in-law of Gale "Oz" Scalzi...the Founder and former head honcho of the VRCC. It is with profound sadness that I report that we lost our beloved brother this evening. Please pray for his family to get through this and if you are gathering in any fashion tonight or soon please raise a glass in honor of OZ."

F*CK!

[Chrisj CMA]

RIP. Sad to hear. Very bad news indeed. I was afraid it was taking too long to hear any good news. Dang!

[Willow]

   Even when you think you know it's coming it still hits you hard and unexpected.   

[Serk]

Skål to a brother I never met, but knew through chatting online, and the heritage of this wonderful organization he helped in its' infancy...  

[hubcapsc]

So sad to hear this and a terrible loss to those who knew and loved him...

-Mike

[Rams]

 

[f6gal]

Added to OP:

Sarah called to let me know of oZ's passing.  Karen got to visit with him yesterday, Justin went this morning, Sarah went this evening.  He coded about 10 minutes after she got there, so she thinks he was waiting for her before making his exit.

[Rams]

Added to OP:

Sarah called to let me know of oZ's passing.  Karen got to visit with him yesterday, Justin went this morning, Sarah went this evening.  He coded about 10 minutes after she got there, so she thinks he was waiting for her before making his exit.

Sad, so very sad.   

Rams

[LTD]

rip  your journey is over  see you in heaven

[old2soon]

    R I P Bro.  Fair winds and following seas.

[Psychotic Bovine]

Godspeed Oz.  Thanks for everything.

[jimmytee]

   Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

[Valkorado]

Hate reading this.  Too young...

R.I.P. Gale.

[Chrome]

RIP OZ You are in my thoughts and prayers
AGV

[NewValker]

Thoughts and Prayers to family and friends....
RIP Oz

Craig

[Barbie]

Saying prayers for him and the family.  Don and I basically knew of him because we didn't know him long.  But he helped create many "first" memories for us.  He presented us with our first VRCC InZane award (newest Valkyrie owners). We bought our first Valkyrie(also first motorcycle) on the way to our first InZane at Belaire #1.  I've played that video in my mind many times.  I'll remember him as a nice person, and the guy with camera.  Rest in Peace oZ.
Barbie

[Thunderbolt]

Sorry to hear that we lost another fine man and one of the founders.

[Jack B]

Sad news
Prayers from Wisconsin

[Dave Ritsema]

Prayers for Gale's family. My sincere condolences.

[Robert]

I am very sorry for everyone's loss. But his legacy lives on, something that many thought would pass before him.

[f6john]

Very sad to hear, I must say I got very concerned when he was put on dialysis. I'm sure he will missed by all who knew him and loved him. He was very talented and I enjoyed the bike builds that Justin was involved in. Surely we are being reminded what is really important in this world, sometimes, we miss the point.

I lost a good friend this week, seemingly fine a week ago, stomach pain serious enough to warrant an emergency room visit a week ago Friday, a mass on his pancreas, immediate move to Vanderbilt on Saturday, tests scheduled on Monday, no test performed on Tuesday, hospice on Wednesday, passed at 6:18 on Friday evening.

[Patrick]

Too bad, sad news. I'm convinced some wait until they know another is there before they decide to pass.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Very sad news 

[Trynt]

 

[Oss]

Oz was a special person and will be missed

Prayers for his family and ours

[Jersey mike]

I want to express my heartfelt condolences, sympathy and prayers to his family on their loss as well as to all his friends on here and at home.

[VALKMAN]

Ugh so tired of this crap. RIP Oz Ozprez, see you down the road!

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Without oZ and LaMonster I wouldn't know a lot of folks I'll call friends until the end of my days.  Rest in peace Gale.

[bassman]

So very sad to hear this terrible news.  Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.  One of a kind and will be missed. RIP my friend. 

[larue]

RIP OZ

[SCain]

Very sad news, RIP Oz

[Crazy Miles]

Sad news indeed.  RIP    OZ

[MAD6Gun]

Without oZ and LaMonster I wouldn't know a lot of folks I'll call friends until the end of my days.  Rest in peace Gale.

Well said Joe. I concur......RIP Gale "Oz"

[TJ]

   

[John Schmidt]

News like this is tough to take, too much pain, suffering, and loss. RIP old friend...friend to us all. 

[Skinhead]

So sorry Oz didn't make it.  RIP.

[Doc Moose]

Very saddening to hear when anyone you know from the "Good old Times" passes on to a different existence.  Lots of good memories of oZ and other founding members of the VRCC and the InZane Rallies.  I have met lifetime friends thru the VRCC.  Thank you to oZ and all those that have made this all possible!

Deepest condolences to Gale's family, who will miss him the most.  There are hundreds and thousands of members in the VRCC that will miss him also.   

Rest In Peace, Gale.  Eternally Ride the Wind!

[Ratdog]

God Speed Gale.  You liked to tell people they were a rock star, you sang lead. 

Karen, Justin, Sarah (and family)... I'm so very sorry for your loss.  We share hurting with you.  May God's peace envelope your entire family and bring your hearts comfort. 

Your family has created many lasting friendships, and brought a spirit of fun to us all over the years.  Blessings upon you.

[Rio Wil]

I have never met Oz, but have always enjoyed his posts....RIP Oz and my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends....best thoughts to all.
Wil

[john]

                              

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